UPDATE — Thursday, November 12, 4:04 PM CT: The storm was located over Crosswicks, nine miles southeast of Trenton, moving east at 20 miles per hour, with 60 mph wind gusts and half-dollar-size hail reported by trained weather spotters. Trenton, Ewing, Bordentown, Yardley, Tullytown, Allentown and Six Flags Theme Park are in the path. A tornado watch remains in effect until 7:00 PM.

Burlington County, New Jersey — A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 4:30 PM EST for northwestern Ocean County, southern Mercer County, northeastern Burlington County, southwestern Monmouth County, and southeastern Bucks County.

What is happening:

At 3:36 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Burlington, about 10 miles south of Trenton, moving northeast at 20 mph. Radar indicated the storm.

Local impacts:

Wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail are expected. Wind damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. Minor damage to vehicles is possible. A tornado is possible with this storm, and a tornado watch remains in effect until 7:00 PM EST for southern, central, and northern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania.

What to do:

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Move indoors at once. Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Remain alert for a possible tornado. If you spot a tornado, go at once into a basement or a small central room.

Source: National Weather Service, Mount Holly, New Jersey, November 12, 2026.